Specialty Techniques Archives - Athletico https://www.athletico.com/category/specialty-techniques/ Better for every body. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:46:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 Cupping 101: Insights and Tips from a Physical Therapist https://www.athletico.com/2026/03/02/cupping-101-insights-and-tips-from-a-physical-therapist/ https://www.athletico.com/2026/03/02/cupping-101-insights-and-tips-from-a-physical-therapist/#respond Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=110284 Do you remember watching the 2016 Rio Olympics and seeing the circular bruises on the backs of the shoulders of…

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2026/01/28/try-dry-needling-for-your-new-years-resolutions/feed/ 0 Three Conditions That Can Benefit from ASTYM Therapy https://www.athletico.com/2025/05/21/three-conditions-that-can-benefit-from-astym-therapy/ https://www.athletico.com/2025/05/21/three-conditions-that-can-benefit-from-astym-therapy/#respond Wed, 21 May 2025 12:30:15 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=97523 If you’ve been dealing with chronic pain, nagging injuries, or stubborn scar tissue, ASTYM therapy might be the missing piece...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2025/05/21/three-conditions-that-can-benefit-from-astym-therapy/feed/ 0 Healing Beyond the Surface: How Therapy Transforms Painful Scars https://www.athletico.com/2024/07/08/healing-beyond-the-surface-how-therapy-transforms-painful-scars/ https://www.athletico.com/2024/07/08/healing-beyond-the-surface-how-therapy-transforms-painful-scars/#respond Mon, 08 Jul 2024 12:30:04 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=88937 Scars aren’t just skin deep; they can carry physical discomfort and emotional weight. But here’s the good news – physical...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2024/07/08/healing-beyond-the-surface-how-therapy-transforms-painful-scars/feed/ 0 Dry Needling For Jaw Pain And TMD https://www.athletico.com/2024/06/14/dry-needling-for-jaw-pain-and-tmd/ https://www.athletico.com/2024/06/14/dry-needling-for-jaw-pain-and-tmd/#respond Fri, 14 Jun 2024 12:30:12 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=88562 The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the joint where your jaw attaches to the temple of the skull. It is a...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2024/06/14/dry-needling-for-jaw-pain-and-tmd/feed/ 0 I’m a Physical Therapist, and These Are 3 Reasons Why I Swear By Dry Needling For My Patients https://www.athletico.com/2024/05/22/im-a-physical-therapist-and-these-are-3-reasons-why-i-swear-by-dry-needling-for-my-patients/ https://www.athletico.com/2024/05/22/im-a-physical-therapist-and-these-are-3-reasons-why-i-swear-by-dry-needling-for-my-patients/#comments Wed, 22 May 2024 12:30:00 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=88190 When someone comes to physical therapy, what exactly are they looking for? The likely answer is to feel better in...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2024/05/22/im-a-physical-therapist-and-these-are-3-reasons-why-i-swear-by-dry-needling-for-my-patients/feed/ 1 5 Reasons Why Dry Needling Isn’t As Scary As You Think https://www.athletico.com/2024/05/13/5-reasons-why-dry-needling-isnt-as-scary-as-you-think/ https://www.athletico.com/2024/05/13/5-reasons-why-dry-needling-isnt-as-scary-as-you-think/#respond Mon, 13 May 2024 12:30:49 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=88026 The word “needling” might make some feel hesitant about the world of dry needling, but dry needling isn’t as scary...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2024/05/13/5-reasons-why-dry-needling-isnt-as-scary-as-you-think/feed/ 0 How Do I Know If Dry Needling Is Right For Me? https://www.athletico.com/2024/04/12/how-do-i-know-if-dry-needling-is-right-for-me/ https://www.athletico.com/2024/04/12/how-do-i-know-if-dry-needling-is-right-for-me/#respond Fri, 12 Apr 2024 12:30:35 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=87571 Most people have experienced some muscle tightness or pain in their lives. Many of those people have gone to get...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2024/04/12/how-do-i-know-if-dry-needling-is-right-for-me/feed/ 0 How Dry Needling Can Play A Beneficial Role In Physical Therapy https://www.athletico.com/2024/03/06/how-dry-needling-can-play-a-beneficial-role-in-physical-therapy/ https://www.athletico.com/2024/03/06/how-dry-needling-can-play-a-beneficial-role-in-physical-therapy/#respond Wed, 06 Mar 2024 13:30:39 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=86935 Dry needling and acupuncture are two commonly utilized techniques to help treat pain or movement dysfunction. While both dry needling...

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